Topic: C3VR Car Number 1 Getting an Overhaul !!!!!
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Kemblesville, PA - USA
Joined: 5/17/2010
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Vette(s): 1979 Red T-Top - Previously owned by Adam Wartell and a 1970 Orange T-Top w/Baldwin Motion Exterior mods Flared fenders,Rear slanted window and spoiler all done in early seventies, 4 inch Hooker side pipes, ET III wheels LT-1 4speed
Well I finally have time to get Adam's old Corvette into the shop to start on it. I bought it in May drove it for days tagged it and the power steering went out so its been sitting here resting. Time for Paint !!! We opted to sand it rather that strip it as the Body was in Great shape and still has all of its original panels. The paint was Sunburned but not peeling anywhere. So far the front has been sanded seams repaired and some small areas addressed and its now in its first coat of 2K primer for one of many Block sanding parties!!! I am getting ready to cut the front fenders to fit the optional front spoiler. More updates shortly.
Norsky 2010-09-05 18:11:46
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Ha Ha..................thats the best it has ever looked!
Glad your bringing it back to life, I know it was with heavy heart that the big guy sold it. He will for sure buy it back for 3X the money once it's done!
He'll just have to hide it from momma
ebo
ebo
It's good to see Adam's old ride found a new home and a new lease on life.
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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
I was just wondering the other day what happened to the car and the new owner. Can't wait to see it finished!
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
Joined: 5/21/2008
Posts: 1965
Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Looks like a great job being done on the ole vet
Lifetime MemberHOWELL, NJ - USA
Joined: 5/18/2004
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Cool!! Adam, don't spend that do-re-mi yet!!
I'd recommend shooting some epoxy sealer before getting to your next primer layers. Years of sunburn surely have soaked some things into that paint that grease and wax remover won't find.
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Lifetime MemberEquinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 2480
Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
Ah YES, Nice to see the old girl again. Spent a few hours leaning on her fenders and checking on her welfare myself. The casino supplied the cash and EBO and I took time out of the C-3 gathering in Mystic to confirm he would be part of the group. Hope to see the new dress code at a C-3 gathering in the future. Maybe the BOSS will want it back. Mark
Even if Adam bought it back, he would most likely loose it again in the devorce settlement!
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Or momma would sell it for legal fees...............................I was learning how to clean the shot gun. I had no idea it was loaded.
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Lifetime MemberEquinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
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